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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.55, 5,603.66 and 2,466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.55, 5,603.66 and 2,466.65 is: 3,404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.55 : 5,603.66 = 2,466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.55/5,603.66 = 2,466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.55x = 5,603.66 × 2,466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.55x = 13,822,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,822,292.74/4,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.05

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